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LR02 FFB

2002 Yamaha Xv 250 S

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

16,313 mi
Last recorded16,313 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 FFB
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 250 S
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 16,313 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 16,250 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 16,233 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 16,116 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 15,920 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 15,920 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 15,690 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 15,519 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 15,519 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 15,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear down pipe to collector box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2016 15,484 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 14,160 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 13,859 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2014 13,108 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 12,016 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 10,299 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 10,120 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 10,112 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2009 9,147 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 8,668 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 8,550 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 8,258 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xv 250 S?

Based on 1,012 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
276
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
Drive chain excessively loose 6
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LR02 FFB is a 2002 Yamaha Xv 250 S in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xv 250 S fails its MOT is exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR02 FFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xv 250 S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha Xv 250 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LR02 FFB is a 2002 Yamaha Xv 250 S, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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The MOT history for LR02 FFB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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